Chapter 12

Cole. “Cole…” Marianne gasped from the ground; her eyes weren’t exactly filled with the surprise I wanted. Instead, they sparkled more of hatred. Martins came to join us; he was in his brown wolf form. Circling us, ready to hunt my mate down the moment she made the wrong move. “Leave us, Martins,” I ordered, and he paused, staring at me in disbelief. If he were in his human shape, he would have definitely questioned me. “Tell the others too, I don’t want anyone around our perimeter.” He gave a sight bow before trotting away. My gaze reverted to her, and I exhaled deeply. I extended my left hand towards her to pull her up. Surprisingly, she took my hand and as I was about to pull her up, she dragged me to the ground and ran away. “Marianne!!” I yelled and in a split second, I curled my left arm around her neck from the back, stopping her from making any further move. “Let go!” She struggled to break free but my hold on her was resolute. “Why the hell are you this ridiculously st